38 12N 31 16W Heading 095 Deg. 5.5 Kts 120 mile from Horta, Azores

Pipedream
Wed 24 Jun 2009 23:07
I am below the engine is running and quite loud! I had a bunch of sound insulation to add to the engine compartment but that was one of those projects that just did not get done before we left.

Seems I spoke too soon about the Azores high. We still do not have any wind to speak of for the second day. Looking at the weather map there is a low chasing us into Horta. Supposed to get up to 25 Kts as we make port. Oh Boy! Fuel is about half gone but we only have one more day and should be close by then.

George cooked again today had pineapple on ham, garlic mashed potatoes and peas. Getting quite cold out on deck at night. swapped my long sleeve shirt for my long john tops tonight. Had our first harts game on deck tonight before dinner. Chris is better at the game than I thought' Shot the moon twice and made it.

Everyone is getting excited about getting to see land again. Should see something tomorrow. Everyone has their own set of expectations and aspirations. I of course are pouring over approaches and maps. Every new landfall is a time to pay attention. Then there is customs and finding a place to tie up the boat. All for now'